Staavia trichotoma (Thunb.) Pillans

in J. S. African Bot. 13: 175. 1947 ≡ Phylica trichotoma Thunb., Prodr. Pl. Cap.: 187. 1794

– Type: e Cap. b. spei, sinecoll. [= Masson] (UPS-sheet 5517, holo – microfiche!).

Placement of this species in Staavia is based on morphological data as anther morphology, flower arrangement, and two united styles; it was not included in the DNA analysis.